IPL 2025: Avesh Replaces Shahbaz as Lucknow Chooses to Bowl Against Hyderabad
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Synopsis
In IPL 2025, Lucknow Super Giants opt to bowl first against Sunrisers Hyderabad after winning the toss. Avesh Khan, returning from injury, replaces Shahbaz Ahmed. Both captains discuss their strategies ahead of the match.
Key Takeaways
- Lucknow won the toss and chose to bowl.
- Avesh Khan returned from injury, replacing Shahbaz.
- Captain Rishabh Pant emphasized a strong bowling strategy.
- Pat Cummins highlighted the team's positive approach.
- Both teams maintained consistency in their lineups.
Hyderabad, March 27 (NationPress) The Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) have won the toss and opted to bowl first against the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the 7th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, held at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on Thursday. Avesh Khan, freshly recovered from an injury and coming directly from the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru, has taken the place of Shahbaz Ahmed.
LSG captain Rishabh Pant stated, “We will bowl first. I believe it’s crucial to dismiss them early and then chase down the target. Our team combination leads us to this decision; hence, we prefer to bowl first. We possess the batting strength to chase anything. The only change is Avesh coming back in, while Shahbaz misses out. We aim to chase whatever they set, it’s inconsequential.”
Sunrisers Hyderabad captain Pat Cummins remarked, “Our approach remains unchanged; we always strive for a positive outcome. It’s an engaging experience. You understand the nature of this tournament when you join. Even conceding 10 or 11 runs per over can be decisive on certain days. We aim to secure victories as a team and excel as a bowling faction. We hope to score heavily. We are utilizing the same lineup as the previous match.”
Playing XIs:
Sunrisers Hyderabad: Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, Ishan Kishan, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Heinrich Klaasen (w), Aniket Verma, Abhinav Manohar, Pat Cummins (c), Simarjeet Singh, Harshal Patel, Mohammed Shami
Impact Substitutes: Sachin Baby, Jaydev Unadkat, Zeeshan Ansari, Adam Zampa, Wiaan Mulder
Lucknow Super Giants: Aiden Markram, Mitchell Marsh, Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant (w/c), David Miller, Ayush Badoni, Shardul Thakur, Ravi Bishnoi, Avesh Khan, Digvesh Rathi, Prince Yadav
Impact Substitutes: Shahbaz Ahmed, Manimaran Siddharth, Mitchell Marsh, Himmat Singh, Akash Maharaj Singh
